Different types of volunteering

There are many ways in which you can volunteer

Volunteer Mentor –

Volunteer Mentors are asked to commit for one year to mentoring one Young Carer. This involves taking out a Young Carer on a one-to-one basis for an activity once a fortnight on average. This Volunteer will be a role model for the Young Carer and be willing to give support and listen to the needs of the Young Carer. Activity money is provided by the project and travel expenses are reimbursed. Induction training is provided along with any additional training required.

Carewise Volunteer –

This Volunteering role is for Volunteers who do not wish to commit to any time scale and are happy to work in a group setting. They would be required to help out with Drop Ins and organised trips for the Young Carers. This role can be ‘as and when’ the Volunteer is available. It is still required that Induction training is attended. If you like lots of fun, noise and children then this is the role for you!

Volunteer Drivers –

Volunteer Drivers are needed to help transport the Young Carers to a central point for trips/activities, and to monthly Drop Ins. A lot of Young Carers live in rurally isolated areas and cannot always access the activities on offer. All petrol is reimbursed.

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From 1st May 2018 Carewise is no longer part of the Devon County Council commissioned young carers’ contract. Carewise will continue to support young carers in North Devon and Torridge, under the management of TTVS, by providing respite trips/activities, after school drop-in sessions in Holsworthy, 1:1 support (for young carers who are reluctant to engage with group activities) and whole-family support.

TTVS is delighted to announce it has secured £111,637 from the Children in Need main grant fund for Carewise. The Children in Need grant allows Carewise to deliver a brand new, 3 year project across North Devon and Torridge for disengaged and hidden young carers aged 5-18 years and provide much needed 1:1 support and the provision of group activities that will improve confidence whilst providing information, advice and guidance.